Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Kings Mountain

South Carolina – 7 Oct 1780

By J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

1. Battle of Kings Mountain Marker

Inscription. Major William Edmiston. William Edmiston was named by General William Campbell as the commanding officer of the Virginia Militia at the Battle of King’s Mountain SC. Known for bravery under fire Major Edmiston ordered his troops up the mountain in the first line of fire. One third of all the men killed and wounded in battle were members of the Virginia Militia. Later, Colonel Edmiston served as a trustee of the Town of Abingdon. He died on 30 July 1822. His place of burial is unknown.

Virginia Militia Killed or Mortally Wounded in Battle. Captain: William Edmiston; Lieutenants: William Blackburn, Rees Bowen, Robert Edmiston, Sr. and Thomas McCulloch; Ensigns: John Beattie, James Corry, Nathaniel Dryden, Andrew Edmiston, Richard Gist, James Laird, Humberson Lyon, and James Phillips; Privates: William Flower, Henry Henniger. and Elisha Pepper

Erected 2007 by their grateful descendants. Special Recognition Bevin’s Crane Service, Burk’s Truck and Equip., Faris Construction, Glade Stone Plant, Historical Society of Washington County, General Wm. Campbell Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Sons of the American Revolution marker series.

Location.

By J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

2. Battle of Kings Mountain Marker

36° 42.25′ N, 81° 59.672′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Colonial Road SW east of Reedy Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Muster Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); King's Mountain Men (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate General John Hunt Morgan (approx. ¾ mile away); Sinking Spring Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Boyhood Home of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston (approx. one mile away); Abingdon in the Civil War (approx. one mile away); The Minutemen (approx. one mile away); POW★MIA (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Categories. • War, US Revolutionary •

Craig’s (Dunn’s) Meadow image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

3. Craig’s (Dunn’s) Meadow

This marker is out of frame to the left, facing away from the road, from where this photo was taken.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.